Laborer (Earthwork Construction)

Phillips, Inc.; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. in Titusville, FL, is hiring a construction laborer to perform physical tasks at job sites, assist crew, and operate hand and power tools as directed. The position requires fitness for labor and the ability to follow safety rules on busy construction sites.

The role includes site cleanup, material handling, trench work, scaffolding, and safety compliance under the Foreman or Supervisor. A pre-employment physical exam is required to ensure health and fitness for duty.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical labor at construction sites.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and directions.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean or prepare construction sites to reduce hazards.
• Load, unload, and distribute materials and tools.
• Control traffic around work zones with proper training.
• Signal equipment operators to coordinate moves.
• Dig trenches or backfill; level earth with tools.
• Follow safety guidelines and supervisor instructions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Surveying equipment

Cement mixers

Small hoists

Job description

This position is responsible for tasks involving physical labor at construction sites and assisting other workers. Employees may operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. They may also clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble other waste materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools while distributing them to the appropriate locations
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones with appropriate training provided
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials with appropriate training provided
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• May be required to enter trenches and/or confined spaces after receiving proper training
• Understand and comply with safety considerations as set herein and as directed by the Foreman/Supervisor

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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